The Rise of a Master: It Starts With Rejection
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Chapter 653

Eight figures emerged at the mountain peak. All of them were older men and middle-aged warriors who radiated powerful presences.

"Five Oceanus Realm masters and three Pulse Realm masters-I'm flattered by such attention."

Pulse Realm was the next level above Oceanus Realm. A martial artist would reach this realm when they could gather their spiritual energy into a sphere within their core and make it rotate.

This rotating energy sphere would then release its essence throughout the body's meridians, strengthening and transforming them.

Felix was not exaggerating about the impressive display of force. Most martial arts sects barely had any Oceanus Realm masters, let alone those who had reached the higher Pulse Realm. Yet the Council had sent so many at once.

"Anyone the Council marks for death never lives to see another day. You're the only exception, Felix. Wouldn't it be disrespectful if we didn't take you seriously?"

They were not surprised Felix could identify their cultivation levels. After all, everyone knew what came after the Oceanus Realm. If Felix could not read these three elderly masters' levels, simple deduction would tell him they were in Pulse Realm. "But that's not all you've got, is it?" Besides the eight before him, Felix sensed other threats lurking in the distance. It was just a feeling he couldn't quite pin down.

He had said it casually. But to his surprise, the leader actually answered, "Impressive! Your martial intuition is truly frightening. Even though you're just guessing, I'll tell you straight up. We've got two snipers positioned on the mountain two miles away. Two miles! Felix's mind raced. At that range, there was only one type of weapon that could be both effective and portable-a sniper rifle.

"Have you figured it out? Yes, we have sniper rifles! But they're not just any rifles. They are foreign-made heavy sniper rifles called 'Beast. With an effective range of three miles, they can fire .78 caliber rounds.

"They can tear through tanks and armored vehicles, let alone people. We've tested them. Even a Pulse Realm master would be severely wounded by one shot."

Felix's expression darkened. The Council had prepared thoroughly this time.

The eight masters before him were not the real problem-it was those two snipers. If what they said was true, he would have to be extremely careful. Even he couldn't ignore rifles powerful enough to punch through tanks.

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"Why all this talk? Are you trying to get me to surrender?"

The middle-aged man nodded. "Of course. Why else would I waste breath? The higher-ups said if you come with us quietly, you'll be tortured for sure. But they might keep your life."

Only a fool would believe that. While Felix appeared to be considering their offer, he was already executing his technique.

"Shadow Strike!"

One of the moves from Dragons Destroyer, Shadow Strike, could precisely target enemies with absolute stealth. When the energy rippled out from beneath Felix's feet right at this moment, it was harmless until it reached its target. It would then explode with devastating force.

"Have you made your decision? Our patience has limits."

Before he had finished his words, Felix's instincts screamed. He hurled himself sideways.

Two thunderous explosions rocked the peak. Two massive holes appeared right where he had been standing moments ago.

"Damn it! Are you guys playing dirty?"

So much for negotiations! They had just been distracting him and keeping him still so their snipers could line up their shots. 1

Chapter 654